The North West Company Kuujjuaraapik

The North West Company Inc. is proud of the active role we play within the communities we serve, striving to make a positive, progressive difference. Our contributions within the community of Kuujjuaraapik, QC, are a testament to our commitment. Kuujjuaraapik is Nunavik's southernmost village and is nearby the mouth of the Great Whale River. It is unique in a sense that it has a bicultural community of Inuit and Cree. The name of the Cree community is called Whapmagootsui (“where there are whales” in the Cree language). The community has about 1,500 residents, and Inuktitut and Cree are the most common languages spoken. The nearest city is Radisson, QC which is 165 km away. Kuujjuarapik is accessible by air (through Kuujjuarapik Airport), and by boat during late summer.